Oryoki is a functional set of bowls inspired by Zen Buddhist principles, designed to minimize waste with a functional, minimalist style that suits modern tables. The set stacks perfectly, with smaller bowls nesting neatly inside the largest, ensuring easy storage and portability. This compact design allows even a six-layer set to be stored effortlessly, making…
This sauce plate features a phoenix, a symbol of immortality, love, and happiness, in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, which is known as depicting nature-themed designs and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. The phoenix beautifully showcases the traditional five Kutani colors, gosaired, yellow, green, purple, and dark blue. Perfect as a sauce plate, it is…
This plum flower-shaped Japanese sauce plate fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. It is a wonderful example of use of Kutani ware colors named gosai (red, yellow, green, purple, and dark blue). Each piece is hand-painted, making the texture of the plate warm and appealing. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also…
“Oryoki”, is a functional set of bowls designed to minimize waste in daily life in the practice of Zen Buddhism. It is increasingly attracting attention for its easy-to-use, functional and minimalistic design at the modern table. Starting with the larger bowl, the smaller ones are stacked completely on top of each other in order to allow…
This versatile deep plate beautifully features the natural textures and hues of Shigaraki pottery. It’s offered by Homeland, a brand dedicated to providing kitchen items that become cherished tools in everyday life, and crafted in collaboration with Hissan Pottery, a renowned Shigaraki ware kiln. The delicate variations of blue in aohagifrom the soft light of…
This small donburi bowl features one of the signature motifs of Tobe ware. The graceful arabesque design comes alive with the warmth of its dynamic hand-painted brushstrokes, inspired by nature and the striking contrast of indigo on porcelain white. The bowl is suited for smaller servings of gyudon, oyakodon, and other donburi dishes. It can…
This round dinner plate features a stunning sakura, or cherry blossom, carving that beautifully frames any dish placed on it, adding elegance to your dining table. Simply setting it at the center creates a striking focal point that enhances the entire space. The gentle, matte celadon finish offers a soft, inviting feel the moment you…
This exquisite set of 5 sauce plates is meticulously handcrafted and painted by skilled artisans. Each plate features a seasonal flowercherry blossoms, hydrangeas, cosmos, sunflowers, and camelliasbrought to life with vibrant and harmonious colors, reflecting the beauty of nature throughout the year. These plates are the perfect size for soy sauce when enjoying sushi. Serve…
This small-sized donburi bowl from Fukuhou Kiln features the traditional Japanese tokusa “horsetail” pattern. Its depth helps retain the food’s warmth while adding a touch of style and practicality. Beloved since the Edo period (1603 CE-1868 CE), this pattern of straight vertical lines is inspired by the Japanese plant tokusa, known in English as rough…
This sauce plate features the shape and painting of mallet of lucky, which is said to bring luck to whom shakes it. It is one of the treasures that appear in Japanese narratives and old stories. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile enough to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites….
A beautiful mimosa design is painted on a white porcelain canvas. Small dots painted in gold are scattered, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. The refreshing impression of this plate is a perfect match for whatever you place on it. It is painted by the female artist, Alyne Ohigashi, who was born in…
This is a sauce plate with arabesque pattern on white glaze. It is an eye-catching piece on the table with a rustic and warm atmosphere that brings out the best of hand-drawn lines and handmade shapes. There are two places to put sauces and condiments, which is convenient when eating sashimi. It is also deep…